"Know Before You Go" Information

Emerging church-planting leaders and mentors from around the world will gather outside Nairobi, Kenya for the GACX Emerging Leaders Summit (February 1–6, 2027) at Ridge Cabin Resort.

The following gives you everything you need to get there. Please read it all the way through and take the steps that apply to you. 

If you are not able to attend (please tell us now at events@gacx.io), and/or haven't registered by the deadline, your spot will be released. Releasing your spot is a real gift to another leader.

HOTEL DETAILS

Ridge Cabin Resort

Along Nazareth, Hospital Road in Limuru, Kenya

The cost is USD $750. That covers 5 nights of lodging, all meals, all conference costs, and round-trip airport transfers. If you choose to pay in cash at the Summit, please bring clean, undamaged US dollar bills. It does not cover your travel to Nairobi. Because of the expense of arranging this Summit for the benefit of all, there will be no registration refunds.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION

You are personally responsible to take care of these following next steps as soon as possible:

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. Our shuttles run from there to the resort, which is about an hour away. If you fly into another airport, you are responsible for your travel to the resort.

ARRIVAL

Monday, February 1.

• Airport shuttles begin around midday.

• Registration opens at 1 PM, followed by an optional welcome dinner and time to connect.

• The program officially begins Tuesday morning, February 2.

• If you land late at night or very early in the morning, you may need a Nairobi hotel near the airport until the shuttles begin. That cost is your own.

• If you need to arrive early, email events@gacx.io in advance. Extra room nights are not included in the $750.

DEPARTURE

Saturday, February 6.

• Please don’t book a flight before then.

• Departing in the middle of the night on February 5th/6th is fine.

• The final evening is a time of celebration and worship you won’t want to miss.

• If you need to stay longer, email events@gacx.io in advance. Extra room nights are not included in the $750

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

If you’re waiting on a scholarship decision, hold off on non-refundable tickets until early November. After that, book soon, since fares to Nairobi tend to rise.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE INFORMATION

Coming soon: exact shuttle times and a form to send us your flight details.

VACCINATIONS

• Yellow fever: Please get vaccinated and carry your yellow card (International Certificate of Vaccination).

  • Kenya requires it from travelers arriving from, or transiting through, yellow fever risk countries.

  • Several countries also require it when you return home from Kenya.

  • Get the vaccine at least 10 days before you travel.

  • Only rely on official Kenyan government websites for sources of information.

• Travel clinic: Visit one 4–8 weeks before your trip to ask about malaria prevention and routine vaccines.

• Cost: Vaccinations are a personal expense.

VISAS

Kenya entry authorization (eTA):

• Citizens of East African Community countries and most African countries (except Somalia and Libya) do not need an eTA.

• Everyone else must apply online, using only the official site: https://etakenya.go.ke. Avoid third-party websites that charge extra.

• The eTA is valid for 90 days from the date it’s issued. Apply in December, and no later than mid-January.

• Please ensure that you are aware of your personal responsibilities using only official Kenyan government websites. 

NEW MANDATORY TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE

Since October 2026, Kenya requires visitors to buy Kenyan travel health insurance (about USD $44) before arrival.

• Unless you are a citizen of an East African Community country, plan to buy it in the weeks before you travel.

• Buy it only through the official portal (https://insurance.ecitizen.go.ke) or as part of your eTA application.

• Airlines may check it before you board, so keep your reference number with you.

PASSPORT

It must be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive, which means through at least mid-August 2027.

LETTERS OF INVITATION

Many participants have already been fully sponsored by their churches, ministries, and partners. If you need a Letter of Invitation, registered attendees can request an official letter for an eTA application, an embassy, an employer, or donors.

• Email events@gacx.io with the subject line “Letter of Invitation.”

• Include your full name as it appears on your passport, your passport number, your country, and what the letter is for.

• Please allow 5 business days.

PRE-SUMMIT EXPERIENCE

• Participants: Our pre-Summit Participant Experience begins in November It includes online gatherings where you can meet fellow participants, hear more about the program, and get your questions answered before you travel. More information to come!

• Mentors: Please plan to join the pre-Summit mentor meeting in November. We will email you separately with a date and time and Zoom link. 

• Pray with us: Please begin praying now for the Summit, for the leaders who will gather, and for the mission God is entrusting to this generation.

SCHEDULE

You will receive a complete program booklet upon check-in at the Welcome Desk, which includes details for the entire conference. Please continue to monitor your email for important updates and visit the Summit website for the latest information.

CONFERENCE APPS